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The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to design and deliver technical solutions for complex business requirements by analyzing and consulting key stakeholders on business needs defining and writing specifications for particular components of specialized projects conducting user acceptance testing and troubleshooting errors.

Location: Ramsey Minnesota Fargo North Dakota or Council Bluffs Iowa

Work Arrangement: This role requires 3 days/week in the office

The starting salary range for this role is between $91000-$136000

Your New Role:

Design effective applications for business use by utilizing subject matter expertise analyzing business requirements and recommending best solutions to key stakeholders
Support project efficiency by collaborating with business system analysts business unit teams and project managers to set appropriate schedule tasks and quality guidelines for application development projects
Mentor team in the building of applications by assisting with estimation of resources required for assigned components supporting the accurate translation of specifications into programming language forecasting solutions to anticipated problems and resolving basic escalated issues
Facilitate the development of accurate applications by coordinating testing of functionality and analyzing complex sample data-sets to ensure accuracy of program output identify and escalate issues and support the achievement of quality assurance
Assist junior developers by reviewing application design and code and clarifying issues to troubleshoot errors and gaps refine processes and technical standards and ensure continual effectiveness of team deliverables
Deliver accurate record-keeping by writing detailed documentation for the operation of complex programs to facilitate user understanding of application functioning
Liaise with vendors by communicating application enhancement needs and informing on operational issues to ensure deliverables work effectively and align with changing organizational requirements
Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value can do people accountability diversity and inclusion flexibility continuous improvement collaboration creativity and fun

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Significant relevant experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Experience in computer operations.

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• ITIL V3 foundation certificate must be held and Expert (or equivalent) within the key processes.
• Ideally Expert (or equivalent) or Practitioner within one or more processes. Required Education
  
  Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  
  Required Experience
  
  5 years relevant experience
  
  Preferred Competencies/Skills
  
  Define generate and adapt technology to serve user needs
  Design set-up operate and correct malfunctions involving application of technological systems
  Anticipate obstacles estimate time and resources needed for the completion of a project
  Utilize effective written and verbal communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  Assume a methodical approach to evaluate situations; effectively and efficiently present logic reasoning and analysis to others
  Conceptualize and innovate creative solutions; assist with managing projects
  Understand team dynamics and utilize the individual strengths of each member to achieve results
  Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
  Multi-task and handle competing priorities; adjust plans goals actions or priorities to meet changing situations
  Act with a sense of urgency
  Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
  Participate in continuing education related to the job
  Keep current with new and emerging technology related to area of responsibility
  
  Preferred Education Specifics
  
  Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Management Information Systems or related field
  
  Preferred Experience
  
  Application development
  increasing levels of responsibility
  
  Preferred Knowledge
  
  Working knowledge of relational databases and management information systems (MIS)
  Working knowledge of technical documentation
  Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and relevant milestones
  Working knowledge technologies object relational mapping (ORMs) and Java
  Working knowledge of n-tier architecture
  Working knowledge of technology languages and related components for area of responsibility
  Basic knowledge of the insurance industry

QBE a global insurance leader is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together we combine the history expertise innovation and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the roles complexity its location and the candidates professional background including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual encourage all candidates to apply even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching gym membership confidential counselling financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community QBE actively supports six Employee Networks and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more click here: Benefits QBE US.

Why QBE What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world

At QBE were enabling a more resilient future for our customers communities environment and for our people. Were building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind. And our international scale means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now so you can be part of our success and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

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